The mother Regiment of the Commander of the Army, Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE), renewing its age-old traditions and military formalities, saluted yet another Commander of the Army, produced by it on Thursday (2) in a fitting ceremony, held at the SLE Regimental Headquarters at Panagoda.
During the first formal visit to his Regimental Headquarters after assumption of office as Commander of the Army, a Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour, saluted Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva after he was warmly received by Major General Channa Goonetilleke, Colonel Commandant, SLE who is also the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force on arrival at the premises.
As melodies of patriotic songs began echoing, the day’s Chief Guest, Commander of the Army at the request of the Parade Commander, Captain M.A.B.I. Abeysinghe, reviewed the Guard of Honour seconds before he received the salute in keeping with military traditions.
Paying respects to the memory of fallen SLE War Heroes, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva afterwards laid a floral wreath and recalled past memories of fallen SLE War Heroes in a commemorative tribute before he sat together for a group photograph with the victorious Engineers Drill squad who were rated the champions in the recently-concluded Army Inter Regiment Drill and Band Championship.
In his brief address to a representative gathering of SLE officers and other ranks, the Commander afterwards underlined the importance of maintaining strict discipline all the time and continuous focus on career progress, enhancing knowledge in languages, professional courses, international affairs, etc. He further warned he would not tolerate any breach of discipline under any circumstances and expected everyone to maintain best professional standards all the time.
The Commander also assured that he would do his utmost to address issues pertaining to any lack of facilities in the Regiment in the near future and uplift the standards in whatever the way possible.
Leaving an indelible gesture in the premises, the Commander of the Army was invited to plant a tree sapling at the SLE Regimental Headquarters. During an all rank tea party afterwards, the Commander took time off to share a few thoughts with the Sappers who were present to greet their Army Chief.
Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva after his hectic schedule at Panagoda, made a beeline to the Engineers Workshop at Mattegoda and ceremonially opened the newly-constructed Sappers Cricket Stadium. Former National Cricketer, Roshan Mahanama added colour and importance to the occasion as a Guest of Honour.
Into late evening, the SLE Regimental Headquarters was to honour the Commander by hosting him to dinner in the ‘Mess Night’ in accordance with military formalities.
During the first formal visit to his Regimental Headquarters after assumption of office as Commander of the Army, a Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour, saluted Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva after he was warmly received by Major General Channa Goonetilleke, Colonel Commandant, SLE who is also the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force on arrival at the premises.
As melodies of patriotic songs began echoing, the day’s Chief Guest, Commander of the Army at the request of the Parade Commander, Captain M.A.B.I. Abeysinghe, reviewed the Guard of Honour seconds before he received the salute in keeping with military traditions.
Paying respects to the memory of fallen SLE War Heroes, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva afterwards laid a floral wreath and recalled past memories of fallen SLE War Heroes in a commemorative tribute before he sat together for a group photograph with the victorious Engineers Drill squad who were rated the champions in the recently-concluded Army Inter Regiment Drill and Band Championship.
In his brief address to a representative gathering of SLE officers and other ranks, the Commander afterwards underlined the importance of maintaining strict discipline all the time and continuous focus on career progress, enhancing knowledge in languages, professional courses, international affairs, etc. He further warned he would not tolerate any breach of discipline under any circumstances and expected everyone to maintain best professional standards all the time.
The Commander also assured that he would do his utmost to address issues pertaining to any lack of facilities in the Regiment in the near future and uplift the standards in whatever the way possible.
Leaving an indelible gesture in the premises, the Commander of the Army was invited to plant a tree sapling at the SLE Regimental Headquarters. During an all rank tea party afterwards, the Commander took time off to share a few thoughts with the Sappers who were present to greet their Army Chief.
Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva after his hectic schedule at Panagoda, made a beeline to the Engineers Workshop at Mattegoda and ceremonially opened the newly-constructed Sappers Cricket Stadium. Former National Cricketer, Roshan Mahanama added colour and importance to the occasion as a Guest of Honour.
Into late evening, the SLE Regimental Headquarters was to honour the Commander by hosting him to dinner in the ‘Mess Night’ in accordance with military formalities.
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